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The Accidental Mediator: 2-part workshop series

There are many situations where you might find yourself in the middle of a conflict and want or need to intervene to support the parties to create a more collaborative, solution-focused space.

In this 2-part training you will learn about mediation principles, conflict resolution skills and strategies you can apply in a variety of settings where conducting a formal mediation process is not possible, appropriate or necessary, but a structured and skilful intervention will be helpful.

Learning outcomes

During this 2-part training, participants will gain:

  • an understanding of conflict and different conflict resolution approaches, including mediation
  • an understanding of your own response to conflict and how to manage this
  • a structured conflict resolution and negotiation process to help achieve positive outcomes that can be applied in a range of different settings
  • strategies and micro skills to implement a collaborative and solution-focused approach to conflict management
  • strategies and micro skills to use in ‘ad hoc’ conflict situations
  • strategies and micro skills to use in scenarios where pre-planning is possible 
  • self-care strategies and ways to manage the emotional impacts of being involved in conflict.

Ideal for

Community organisation practitioners and team leaders, school staff, health professionals, youth workers, child and family workers, counsellors, and anyone wanting to learn more about mediation.

About the presenters

Cath Tregillis is a highly experienced Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) with qualifications in dispute resolution and family therapy. She has worked across community organisations as a manager, clinical supervisor and trainer and has provided mediation and restorative processes in family, community and workplace settings. She is currently a trainer and assessor within Relationships Australia Victoria’s (RAVs) Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) and mediation training programs.

Registration information

  • Registrations for scheduled workshops close 48 hours before the event.
  • Workshops must be paid for at least 2 business days before the training date, or your registration will be cancelled. 
  • If paying by invoice, proof of payment needs to be provided at least 24 hours ahead of the event.

Training Workshops Cancellation Statement [PDF, 1MB] 


Contact us

Training and Development Team
Phone: (03) 8573 2222
Email: [email protected]

Dates/times

Two workshops on 19 and 26 March 2025

Pricing
$480
Location
Online